Ladies’s Irish Open – remaining leaderboard
-20 C Alexander (SA); -17 S Kouskova (Cze); -16 N Komulainen (Fin); -15 L Maguire (Ire), L Rydqvist (Swe); -13 A Garvey (Aus), C Viden (Swe), Okay Arwefjaell (Swe), M Folke (Swe), S Tan (Sin)
Chosen others: -12 L M Humphreys (Eng); -11 A Dawson (IoM); -8 L Walsh (Ire); -7 H Display (Eng); -6 A Foster (Ire); -4 A Donegan (Ire), -2 A Wilson (NI)
Leona Maguire’s fightback at her house occasion fell brief as Casandra Alexander received the Irish Open on the Okay Membership.
Maguire’s stunning round of 63 on Saturday had put her in contact of in a single day chief Alexander, however the South African had sufficient in hand to carry off the chasing pack.
Alexander received by three photographs forward of Sara Kouskova of the Czech Republic, whereas Maguire ended the event tied for fifth, 5 photographs off the profitable rating of 20 underneath par.
It’s a second European Tour victory for 27-year-old Alexander, who additionally received the Czech Open in 2025, and he or she extends her benefit on the high of the Order of Advantage.
Alexander mentioned she was “actually pumped” to carry the trophy after 4 second-place finishes this yr.
“It is all the time robust on the ultimate day if you find yourself main,” Alexander advised Sky Sports activities.
“Order of Advantage is purpose primary and profitable golf tournaments is the easiest way to do it.
“I am glad I may get it achieved and I am unable to wait to get house and have a good time with family and friends.”
It was a case of what would possibly of been for Maguire, who began slowly in County Kildare however her magical 63 gave hopes that she could possibly full an unlikely comeback.
Whereas she fell in need of catching Alexander, she ended the event with a closing 68 and, by ending tied for fourth, she equalled the very best end result for an Irish golfer at her house occasion.
The 31-year-old will now swap her focus to the Solheim Cup within the Netherlands after being chosen as a wildcard choose by European captain Anna Nordqvist.
“It was one other profitable Irish Open and the followers made it,” Maguire advised Sky Sports activities.
“It is good to get a few low rounds and whereas Friday was the one which acquired away, general 15-under is strong and it was good to provide the house followers one thing to cheer about.”
